Old Maps of Kingston Township, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Kingston Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Kingston Township has changed over the decades.


Kingston Township, IL maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Kirkland
    1918 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie lands are shown here during the height of the steam rail era. You can trace early family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Bloods Point School, Gunn School, and the junction at Kirkland.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country and rail junctions thrive in the late 1930s across the borders of De Kalb and McHenry counties. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from North Kingston Cem and Ney Ch to many local schools like Genoa Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  4. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  5. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  7. 1968 Map of Belvidere South, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Belvidere South, 1970 Print
    1968 Belvidere South
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Boone and De Kalb County line comes alive in this late 1960s record of rural Illinois agriculture and evolving transportation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Bloods Point Cem, locate the old Grange Hall, and follow the Illinois Central rail line through Herbert.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Genoa, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Genoa, 1970 Print
    1968 Genoa
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland and growing railroad towns are captured here in the late sixties as the region maintained its agricultural roots. Genealogists can locate family sites near Kingston Cem and Charter Grove or trace the busy Illinois Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Kirkland, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Kirkland, 1970 Print
    1968 Kirkland
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is captured here in the late sixties, showing the active rail hubs of Kirkland and Kingston along the Kishwaukee River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Maple Cem, locate the Mayfield Ch, or follow the Old RR Grade.

  10. 1968 Map of Riley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Riley, 1970 Print
    1968 Riley
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, this agricultural landscape at the junction of three counties remained centered on family farms and country roads. Researchers can locate specific sites like the No 10 School, Barber Cem, and the Grange Hall near the village of Riley.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.

  12. 2012 Map of Kirkland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kirkland, 2012 Print
    2012 Kirkland
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rural character and small-town centers are captured here in the early 2010s. Genealogists can trace local roots through several family and community burial grounds like Maple Cem and Vanderburgh Cem, while exploring the riverfront growth of Kingston.

  13. 2012 Map of Belvidere South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Belvidere South, 2012 Print
    2012 Belvidere South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Southern Boone County transitioned from industrial development to open prairie farmland during this period. Local historians and genealogists can trace family heritage through sites like Bloods Point Cem, the rural settlement of Herbert, and Gray Farms.

  14. 2012 Map of Riley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riley, 2012 Print
    2012 Riley
    2012 Print · USGS
    McHenry County at the start of the decade reveals a landscape of high-capacity farming and small-scale aviation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Burrows Farms or trace local history at Barber Cem and North Kingston Cem.

  15. 2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Genoa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Genoa and the surrounding DeKalb County countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century, as suburban growth meets long-standing agricultural roots. Researchers can locate family sites near Kingston Cem or trace the rural crossroads of Charter Grove and Five Points.

  16. 2015 Map of Belvidere South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Belvidere South, 2015 Print
    2015 Belvidere South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southern Boone County and the outskirts of Belvidere are mapped here during a period of industrial and residential growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and historic burial sites such as Bloods Point Cemetery and Charter Oak Cemetery.

  17. 2015 Map of Kirkland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kirkland, 2015 Print
    2015 Kirkland
    2015 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rural character and small-town junctions are preserved here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local burial sites like Ault Road Cem and South Grove Cem or locate homes along River Rd.

  18. 2015 Map of Riley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Riley, 2015 Print
    2015 Riley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the tri-county border is documented here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds such as Barber Cem, Ney Cem, and the private Wind Rose Farm Airport.

  19. 2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Genoa
    2015 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the mid-2010s as a blend of expanding suburban centers and established agricultural roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Genoa Cemetery or locate landmarks like Colonial Acres Airport and Five Points.

  20. 2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Genoa
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the late twenty-teens with a mix of established municipal centers and expanding residential tracts. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Genoa to Sycamore, including several burial grounds like Charter Grove Cem and rural points such as Five Points.

  21. 2018 Map of Belvidere South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Belvidere South, 2018 Print
    2018 Belvidere South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Boone and northern DeKalb counties are shown in this recent survey during a period of steady agricultural and industrial use. Researchers can pinpoint early family burial grounds such as Bloods Point Cem and small rural hubs like Herbert.

  22. 2018 Map of Kirkland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kirkland, 2018 Print
    2018 Kirkland
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rural character is preserved in this modern survey of the Kishwaukee River valley. Researchers can pinpoint several small family burial sites like Lanan Cem and Vanderburgh Cem alongside the settlements of Kirkland and Clare.

  23. 2018 Map of Riley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Riley, 2018 Print
    2018 Riley
    2018 Print · USGS
    This northern Illinois landscape near the junction of three counties shows the rural character of the region in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Ney Cem, the settlement at Riley, and Wind Rose Farm Airport.

  24. 2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Genoa
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the early twenty-first century with the South Branch Kishwaukee River threading between Genoa and Sycamore. Local historians can trace established boundaries and landmarks like Five Points and the Charter Grove Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Riley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riley, 2021 Print
    2021 Riley
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the three-county border is captured here during the 2020s. Genealogists and aviation enthusiasts can trace rural history through sites like Barber Cem, Ney Cem, and the Wind Rose Farm Airport.

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